... in the Topic column. What the heck do they mean??? Why are some blinking black or have a * on them? Is there a symbol key somewhere??? Second... What's a "Stickey"? I know all this is probably posted somewhere but I'm lazy

The red squares are threads you haven't read yet. Black ones you've read (or are older). Blinking red means it's a popular topic. Stickies are uber-important threads that always stay at the top of each section so they are easily found.

"Remember - every time your dog gets somewhere on a tight leash *a fairy dies and it's all your fault.* Think of the fairies." http://www.positivepetzine.com"